Designed to reflect the Minnesota landscape, the McNamara Alumni Center is an architecturally-stunning wedding reception venue. With interiors of wood, water and copper, it is located on the University of Minnesota Minneapolis campus and has 2 zones for large and small wedding celebrations:

• Memorial Hall is a stunning backdrop for large wedding receptions — 150 to 400 guests. This gorgeous room boasting a height of 90 feet accommodates wedding ceremonies, too.
• Our University Hall wedding package includes three rooms and a private patio. It is a lovely setting for small wedding receptions with a full wall of windows to let in natural light. University Hall accommodates celebrations for 100 to 150 guests and can also accommodate wedding ceremonies.

Our bundled all-inclusive packages include:

• Custom set-up of tables and chairs
• 7 hr rental with room access 3 hours prior
• 1 hr ceremony rehearsal (if held at McNamara)
• Built-in terrazzo dance floor
• Microphones for readings, toasts; house music with 20 channels; audio connection for custom playlist
• Wedding party room
• Beautiful outdoor space for photo opportunities including landscaped plaza and water feature
• 2 parking spaces at the building’s entrance
• Storage the day before
• On-site event staff

Other benefits to choosing McNamara for your wedding celebration:

• Twin Cities most awarded caterer D’Amico Catering is onsite
• Adjacent 500-car parking ramp, connected by tunnel
• 3 hotels within walking distance, including the Graduate Minneapolis connected by tunnel